Back-to-back Family Reunions in Utah

For vacation this year our family flew to Utah for back-to-back reunions. We had a reunion on my dad's side and the following weekend a reunion for my mom's side.

Neil was very disappointed by the flight experience. We told him we would be flying on an airplane to Utah (keyword being on), so he imagined himself on top of the plane (with wind blowing in his hair) and was very disappointed to be inside the plane in his car seat on what felt like a big car ride.

Thankfully his expectations were lowered for the flight back and he did really well coming home. The morning of the flight back, Neil caught a stomach bug, threw up many times, but with the help of a prayer, he managed to perk up and feel better just before the flight.

The first reunion was at Bear Lake. I enjoyed catching up with family I haven't seen in a long time. Neil absolutely loved playing with his cousins; it was really fun to see him so happy.

In-between the reunions we went to Coalville UT to my aunt's house for a mini-pre-reunion and Neil got to ride a horse!

The second reunion was in Torrey Utah near Capital Reef National Park. The hotel's outdoor pool was a big hit for Neil and many of my family members wondered if he was part fish.

Overall we had a great time and really enjoyed our trip.

-Mrs. M

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